Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Jac Checking!
Jac, Hazel and Carmina trying to be prim. Seriously Jac, those two are my grade school friends, hehe. You on the other hand were studying in the "other school." Hehe. Just kidding. :)
Jac and I have probably not seen each other in 4 years. Wow! It has been that long. Yet, I never really felt that the distance both in time and space have strained our friendship.
Jac and I were colleagues first before we became friends. She and I worked in the student council when we were in our senior year in the university. And no matter how young we were, politics was politics. It was dirty, gossip-filled and full of BS. Yet, underneath all that crap lay the foundation of beautiful and long-lasting friendships among the people in our team.
Admittedly, Jac and I have lost contact for at least two years. I had some idea what she was doing and she probably had some idea on what was up with me. But there was not much emails written nor instant messages exchanged. Yet, I knew deep down that if and when I wanted to rant, rave or say anything in between, she would be there to listen to me. :)
This goes to show how much people mean to Jac. For her, her family and friends are the most valuable assets she has. She really takes the time out to make them feel wanted and special.
I cannot really find a way to explain what Jac's effect is on me. She is just special to me because she is consistent in her friendship. She goes out of her way to make people feel special without asking for anything in return. Plus, she is a great listener. I remember those days when I was giddy about so many things that even I would have gone crazy trying to understand me. But with Jac, she just tried her best to understand a crazy friend. :-P
What I really like about Jac is that whenever her friends achieve something or live part of their dreams, she is genuinely happy for them. That, I feel, is something really special since the natural reaction of some people would be that of jealousy or sour graping. But "her people's" success is hers as well. I still remember that touching SMS she sent me when I was on my way to Finland. I guess she does not remember anymore but I do. In fact, that message was in my inbox until my Philippine sim card decided to go kaput. :)
Jac, I know we have not talked in ages but I miss your company. I miss discussing nothing and everything with you. I missed mulling over business possibilities with you. I miss critiquing films with you. I miss you. :) I just hope you know how much I value you in my life. :) Mabuhay ka!
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Thanks Ladi, Aine, Ces and Ali for the nice comments about my blog. :) You made my otherwise sulky day happier. Cheerios!
5 comments:
Totally worth it. He writes really clearly and even the hardcore physics seemed to make sense to me.
and his funny one-liners and innumerable 'crazy scientist' stories keep things light and interesting too.
Hey,
For a while there, I did not get what you were saying. But now I do.
Yeah I will buy the book then. (Bill Bryson's) :)
Hugs,
Erica
Hey Ekay, thank you for the kinds words. Pinaiyak mo na naman ako!
Pero truly, Ekay. I never thought that we would click the way we did. I'm really thankful that, even if we met during the last years of college, we still met even if it was during the last years of college.
Sayang lang we didn't get to meet up with each other before you left for Finland those two times. I miss our conversations over email and IM. I miss meeting up with you and talking about anything, nothing and everything.
I hope we'll see each other again soon. I know that now is not yet the right time. I understand that. And I am looking forward to that right time when we will see each other again.
Til then,
Jaq
What's the opposite of nothing?
The opposite of nothing is definition. :) Hehe.
Jac, you deserve it. :)
Hugs,
Ekay otherwise known as Erica ;)
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